Presentation Resources
On this page, you will find a variety of resources to assist you with creating engaging and effective academic presentations and utilizing presentation technology.
Many of our resources below are from LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda). The LinkedIn Learning Online Training Library at Pepperdine University is a professional development resource available to all students. LinkedIn Learning offers more than 15,000 online courses on a wide array of professional and creative skills and computer software.
Creating Effective Presentations
- 10 Presentation Tips to Engage Your Audience
- 6 Presentation Tips for Writing Slides That Shine
- LinkedIn Learning - Designing a Presentation
- Tutorial for Creating Better Online Presentations
- Unsplash - Thousands of free, high-quality, copyright-free images
Presentation Technologies
Powerpoint
- LinkedIn Learning - Powerpoint 2019 Essential Training for Beginners
- LinkedIn Learning - Powerpoint 2019 Essential Training for Mac Users
- LinkedIn Learning - Powerpoint Audio & Video Training for Intermediate Users
- LinkedIn Learning - Powerpoint Tips & Tricks for Intermediate Users
- LinkedIn Learning - Powerpoint: Designing Better Slides
- Microsoft 365 - Powerpoint Support
Prezi
- Prezi Video Tutorials
- LinkedIn Learning - Prezi Classic Essential Training - Beginner & Intermediate Levels
- LinkedIn Learning - Prezi Next Essential Training - Beginner & Intermediate Levels
- LinkedIn Learning - Prezi Classic Tips & Tricks for Intermediate Users
VoiceThread
- VoiceThread Support - Create, Comment, Share
- VoiceThread YouTube Tutorials
- Free VoiceThread Training Workshops
- Pepperdine VoiceThread Login
Google Slides
- LinkedIn Learning - Google Slides Essential Training - Beginner & Intermediate Levels
- Pepperdine G Suite Resources
Zoom
- Pepperdine Zoom Login
- Zoom Video Tutorials
- Pepperdine Zoom Training and Information
- How to Facilitate a Zoom Meeting
- Pepperdine Branded Zoom Backgrounds
- Zoom Tips for Students - Presenting and Recording
Other
- Screencast-o-matic Free Screen Recorder
- Poll Everywhere - Free, quick, interactive audience polls
- Mentimeter - Live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As
- KahootIt! - Fun, interactive, live quiz questions and learning games
- Slido - Easy Q&A polling app for participant engagement
Presentation Templates
- Slides Carnival - Free Powerpoint & Google Slides Templates
- SlidesGo - Free Powerpoint & Google Slides Templates
- Prezibase - Free Prezi Templates
- Graziadio Blue Theme Google Slides Template
- Graziadio Orange Theme Google Slides Template
- Graziadio Beach Theme Google Slides Template
- Graziadio Wave Google Slides Template
- Graziadio Palm Trees Google Slides Template
Group Presentations
- LinkedIn Learning - Presenting as a Team - Intermediate Training
- 10 Tips for Improving Group Presentations
- Sample Rubric for Group Classroom Presentations
- "Group Project Best Practices" webinar recording and presentation slides (recorded March 2, 2021)
Public Speaking